1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 218

HILL AND MOUNTMN ROADS I . Driving on steep hills or mountainsis different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there? here are some tips that can make your trips safer and moreenjoyable. 0 Keep your vchicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brake;. tires. cooling system and transaxle. These partscan work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your enginedo some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. 4-25